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Lyrics & meaning

Madhana Kamarajan

From Pattampoochi · 1975

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
P. Srinivasan
Details
Pattampoochi1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
: Madhana kamarajanukkuIs he the brother-in-law to Madhana Kamarajan?
Maithunan thaanoIs he really his brother-in-law?
Antha maayavanaam kannanukkuTo that magical Lord Krishna,
Marumagan thaanoIs he the son-in-law?
Female
Manmathanin palliyilaeIn the school of Manmatha (the god of love),
Padiththu vanthaanoDid he study and return?
Ilam manjal maeni mangai enaiMe, a maiden with young turmeric-golden complexion,
Mayakka vanthaano….Did he come to entrance me?
Female
Madhana kamarajanukkuIs he the brother-in-law to Madhana Kamarajan?
Maithunan thaanoIs he really his brother-in-law?
Antha maayavanaam kannanukkuTo that magical Lord Krishna,
Marumagan thaanoIs he the son-in-law?
Female
Kadhai kadhaiyaai sonnaanammaaHe told me stories upon stories, my dear,
Kannanukku munnaalaeRight in front of Lord Krishna's idol,
Antha kaariyamthaan ennaennavoAnd what all things transpired
Adhukku pinnaalaeRight after that!
Female
Araikuraiyaai puriya vaiththaanHe made me partially comprehend
Arputha kalaiThis wondrous art of love.
Adi yaarum solli therivathillaiHey friend, nobody can teach and explain
Manmatha kalai….The art of Manmatha...
Female
Madhana kamarajanukkuIs he the brother-in-law to Madhana Kamarajan?
Maithunan thaanoIs he really his brother-in-law?
Antha maayavanaam kannanukkuTo that magical Lord Krishna,
Marumagan thaanoIs he the son-in-law?
Female
Thalai thottu kaal varaikkumFrom head to toe,
Thudikka vaippaanoWill he make me shiver with excitement?
Mella thazhuvumpothu udal muzhuthumWhen gently embracing, my entire body
Kodhikka vaippaanoWill he make it boil with desire?
Female
Thalai thottu kaal varaikkumFrom head to toe,
Thudikka vaippaanoWill he make me shiver with excitement?
Mella thazhuvumpothu udal muzhuthumWhen gently embracing, my entire body
Kodhikka vaippaanoWill he make it boil with desire?
Female
Valaiyai pottu pinniWeaving a net around me,
Avan varisai vaippaanoWill he present his grand gifts?
Valaiyai pottu pinniWeaving a net around me,
Avan varisai vaippaanoWill he present his grand gifts?
Sevvaayithazhil nooru tharamOn my red lips, a hundred times,
Parisu vaippaano…Will he shower kisses as rewards?
Female
Madhana kamarajanukkuIs he the brother-in-law to Madhana Kamarajan?
Maithunan thaanoIs he really his brother-in-law?
Antha maayavanaam kannanukkuTo that magical Lord Krishna,
Marumagan thaanoIs he the son-in-law?
Female
Panjanaiyil pennazhagaiOn the soft bed, a woman's beauty,
Padam pidippaanoWill he capture like a portrait?
Avan pakkuvamaai thirandirukkumHe, expertly, enjoying
Paruvam kolvaaloMy blooming youth?
Female
Kaiviralaal koondhalukkulWith his fingers in my long hair,
Meen pidippaanoWill he play like catching fish?
Avan kannae endrum ponnae endrumCalling me 'my eyes' and 'my golden one',
Kadai virippaanoWill he display his wares of love?
Female
Madhana kamarajanukkuIs he the brother-in-law to Madhana Kamarajan?
Maithunan thaanoIs he really his brother-in-law?
Antha maayavanaam kannanukkuTo that magical Lord Krishna,
Marumagan thaanoIs he the son-in-law?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic Tamil song portrays a young woman expressing her deep admiration and romantic yearning for her lover. She metaphorically compares his charm and seductive expertise to mythological symbols of romance, asking if he is related to Madhana Kamarajan or Krishna, or if he learned lovemaking in the academy of Manmatha (the god of love).

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Madhana kamarajanukku / Maithunan thaano

Matching initial consonant sounds in 'Madhana' and 'Maithunan', or 'Panjanaiyil' and 'Padam'.

Metaphor & Imagery

Kaiviralaal koondhalukkul / Meen pidippaano

Comparing running fingers through long dark hair to catching fish in water ('koondhalukkul meen pidippaano').

Rhetorical Questioning (Vinai Echa Vinaa)

Antha maayavanaam kannanukku / Marumagan thaano

Repeated use of interrogative suffixes ('thaano', 'vaippaano') to express wonder, curiosity, and eagerness.

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Trivia

The song is featured in the 1975 Tamil romantic movie 'Pattampoochi', starring Kamal Haasan and Jayachitra. The music was composed by P. Srinivasan, featuring iconic playback vocals by P. Susheela with lyrics penned by Pulamaipithan.

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